July 25th, 2008 by Gigi

When I say Paris, what do you think of?  Shopping, the Eiffel Tower, food, the Louvre, Notre Dame, love?  You can experience all of those things - and more -  in Paris…yes, maybe even love!  There is so much to do and see that Paris will exceed all your wildest thoughts and dreams! It can be overwhelming, so here are some travel tips for the Paris traveler: 

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As Europe’s cultural capital, Paris has been a magnet for visitors, artists, painters and writers. Paris attractions are many indeed, and there’s always something for everybody. The usual places to visit in Paris include the Eiffel Tour, the Louvre, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Elysees and so on. There are many operators who offer Paris sightseeing tours that cover all these great tourist attractions.

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Every time I look down on this timeless town
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Jen and James picked me up at my hotel, the La Tremoille. Which is a must for the solo Diva who wants to spoil herself rotten! Jen told us about this man Jim, an expat from Louisiana who had been living in Paris for 27 years. For the past few years, he’s been serving a home-cooked meal to Anglo expats and visitors who long for some English conversation in a smoke-free environment. The fee is 25 euros, that included wine. We would be dining with Jim, and tonight’s theme was Thanksgiving.

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I’m off to Paris now! My time is Brussels was lovely and I look forward to coming back again. The people here are so friendly!

I’d be lying if I didn’t t tell you that this is a pretty exhausting trip. I’m here, in Europe, to do research for my book and I’m a rigorous schedule. The hardest part for me is unpacking and packing up every few days. I’m the kind of traveler who likes to hang my clothes, put my other clothes neatly folded in drawers, and hide my suitcase until I have to pack it back up. On this trip, I keep it packed and reach down and grab something clean to wear.

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Wow! I’ve got some great information for the book in the past 48 hours! It’s amazing when you have friends of friends, who know friends who have know all the secrets of a city. Today I spent the morning with the wonderful Jennifer from Germany, then I went on a Paris walking tour with Antoinette Azzurro who does private, specialized tours of Paris for the discerning Diva. She’s a must when you come to town!

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